Syllabus readings
This unit will involve readings from the DeMatha Anthology (DMA) and handouts (h). The readings will begin with a few slave narratives and move chronologically in time setting to the 1960's.
Here are the quiz questions for many of the readings to help you review.
Garvey speech The Anglo-Saxon claim to be superior but he says that it does not mean it is a good thing. In what way do they claim to be superior and how is it bad according to Garvey?
In what way is the black man "unsurpassed?"
What is the only way civilization can continue?
Speaks of Rivers Give one reason for pride - explain
Reaping Give one reason for pride - explain Is there anger in anything the narrator says? Explain
Give two expectations of a flood myth and explain how "The Man Who Saw the Flood" goes against those.
Overall reason for pride the narrator has in "Negro Speaks of Rivers"?
Specifically, what angers the narrator of "Black Man Talks of Reaping?"
"I, Too" - What would cause whomever to be ashamed?
"Landlord" - Why was the narrator arrested? Should he have been? Explain.
"Train" - line 28 - What does "that the way" refer to?
"Train" - line 35 - What does "it" refer to?
"Train" - line 63 - When will the narrator "shout"?
Booker T. and W. E. B. What does each of the speakers think they should do? What will that lead to?
Letter from Birmingham Jail Pick a quote from the reading and write a reaction to it. Why/how did it strike you in some way?
Why is King in jail? Why is King writing the letter? What was King's response to those who criticized him for breaking laws? Name two (2) other historical figures he mentions in his letter?
Send the text of a significant passage or quote to 37607. The message should begin with 171261 and then the passage. If you are entering it online, go to poll4.com and enter 171261 followed by the quote. For example:
171261 "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
Period 1 #1 - FULL so do not try to add to this one, instead add to the one below.
Period 1 #2 - Add any additional quotes here.
Period 3
Send the text of a significant passage or quote to 37607. The message should begin with 254421 and then the passage. If you are entering it online, go to poll4.com and enter 254421 followed by the quote.
For example:
254421 "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
Date
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Assignment
Feb. 14
read "Chapter 7" (h)
Feb. 15
read "My Bondage, My Freedom" (DMA)
Feb. 16
read "Escape: A Slave Narrative" (DMA)
Feb. 17
read "Man Who Saw the Flood" (DMA)
Feb. 18
read Marcus Garvey speech (h)
Feb. 23
read "A Negro Speaks of Rivers" and "A Black Man Talks of Reaping" (h)
Feb. 24
read "I, Too," "Ballad of the Landlord," and "Freedom Train" (h)
This unit will involve readings from the DeMatha Anthology (DMA) and handouts (h). The readings will begin with a few slave narratives and move chronologically in time setting to the 1960's.
Jeopardy game
Here are the quiz questions for many of the readings to help you review.
Garvey speech
The Anglo-Saxon claim to be superior but he says that it does not mean it is a good thing. In what way do they claim to be superior and how is it bad according to Garvey?
In what way is the black man "unsurpassed?"
What is the only way civilization can continue?
Speaks of Rivers
Give one reason for pride - explain
Reaping
Give one reason for pride - explain
Is there anger in anything the narrator says? Explain
Give two expectations of a flood myth and explain how "The Man Who Saw the Flood" goes against those.
Overall reason for pride the narrator has in "Negro Speaks of Rivers"?
Specifically, what angers the narrator of "Black Man Talks of Reaping?"
"I, Too" - What would cause whomever to be ashamed?
"Landlord" - Why was the narrator arrested? Should he have been? Explain.
"Train" - line 28 - What does "that the way" refer to?
"Train" - line 35 - What does "it" refer to?
"Train" - line 63 - When will the narrator "shout"?
Booker T. and W. E. B.
What does each of the speakers think they should do? What will that lead to?
Letter from Birmingham Jail
Pick a quote from the reading and write a reaction to it. Why/how did it strike you in some way?
Why is King in jail?
Why is King writing the letter?
What was King's response to those who criticized him for breaking laws?
Name two (2) other historical figures he mentions in his letter?
Send the text of a significant passage or quote to 37607. The message should begin with 171261 and then the passage. If you are entering it online, go to poll4.com and enter 171261 followed by the quote. For example:
171261 "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."
Period 1 #1 - FULL so do not try to add to this one, instead add to the one below.
Period 1 #2 - Add any additional quotes here.
Period 3
Send the text of a significant passage or quote to 37607. The message should begin with 254421 and then the passage. If you are entering it online, go to poll4.com and enter 254421 followed by the quote.
For example:
254421 "The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain."